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GEN SARASO COMMISSIONS NEWLY REMODELED 30 UNIT CORPORAL AND BELOW QUARTERS AT KOTOKO BARRACKS, RIBADU CANTONMENT KADUNA
GEN SARASO COMMISSIONS NEWLY REMODELED 30 UNIT CORPORAL AND BELOW QUARTERS AT KOTOKO BARRACKS, RIBADU CANTONMENT KADUNA
By: Michael Mike
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Mayirenso Lander Saraso has officially commissioned the newly remodeled Block 51 Corporal and Below Quarters in Kotoko Barracks, Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna. The remodeled facility which now boasts of 30 fully reconstructed flats is designed to enhance and improve the living conditions of personnel of 1 Division Nigerian Army and their families.
General Saraso commended the quality of work carried out and expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, proud holder of the Nigerian Army Medal for the resources provided to execute the project. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the new facility by urging the occupants to make good use of it and ensure that the building is well maintained.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Ribadu Cantonment Maintenance Officer and Project Supervisor, Lieutenant Colonel DE Evurani, appreciated the COAS and the GOC for their commitments to the welfare and well-being of personnel, noting that the renovations work was carried out in line with best engineering practices and standards. He expressed confidence that the new facility would serve the occupants well.
Highlights of the event were, cutting of the project commissioning tape, a tour of the facility by the GOC and other Principal Staff Officers of 1 Division as well as presentation of keys to the new occupants.
GEN SARASO COMMISSIONS NEWLY REMODELED 30 UNIT CORPORAL AND BELOW QUARTERS AT KOTOKO BARRACKS, RIBADU CANTONMENT KADUNA
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped civilian in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, responded to credible intelligence at about 9:00 a.m. on April 21 regarding the abduction of a civilian in the Amendokhian general area.
The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation and successfully secured the release of the victim.
The victim has since been reunited with family members, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift response to a suspected terrorist attack in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources disclosed that the troops, deployed at Abaji, acted on a report at about 1:45 p.m. on April 21 regarding an attack at Tumataa community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene.
The victim was successfully rescued and has since been reunited with family members.
The sources added that troops are sustaining operations in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 at Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were apprehended while actively engaged in the fabrication of weapons.
Items recovered during the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer and a toolbox, among other items.
The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
The sources added that troops have intensified efforts to mop up illegally fabricated arms in the general area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and enhance security in the state.
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
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